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The New Brunswick based Hip-Hop artist Jameel Mason is an artist that creates music that a mass majority of people are able to relate to. Since the release of two critically acclaimed mix-tapes, and being a driving force in pushing the capabilities of hip-hop, Jameel Mason has been hard at work at new music and doesn’t let anything stop him from expressing himself. As prevalent in his latest release “Quarantine Mami” Jameel Mason tells us again about what we are all missing - that one person we wish we could isolate with and forget about the problems in the world. Understanding how much he has grown since beginning to write music, Jameel Mason continues to search for what messages the people want to hear and has enough of those messages compiled together too soon be releasing his EP “Pine Hill” and we cannot be any more excited to hear it when it’s out. instagram.com/jameelmason #BUZZMUSIC

An advocate for self-love and acceptance, Reid Zakos has taken his inspirational music and performed at various events with the goal of motivating others to be purely themselves. With his latest single "A World of Yes," Reid Zakos touched on the tribulations of growing up as a part of the LGBTQ+ community, and wants to empower others with his message of uniqueness within this track. A dancefloor pop track that induces infinite movement, we're absolutely loving Reid Zakos' empowering theme accompanied by sweltering electro-pop production. Taking a listen to "A World of Yes," we're instantly dancing away with the intoxicating and powerful synths. With a groovy bassline and a heavy kick, we're well aware of the heat that's about to take over this track. While Reid Zakos begins singing his inspirational message, we're blown away by the sweet delivery and effortless clarity within his vocals. Meeting the toe-tapping hook, a deep and powerful dance beat overpowers the track and takes us back to the nights we miss most. Reid Zakos sings a message of repeating these positive affirmations to set you up for your destined glory, a message which needs to be heard much more nowadays. Reid Zakos' single "A World of Yes" lets us realize the importance of individuality, and the power within the simple word, YES. Hello Reid, and a warm welcome back to BuzzMusic. Your single "A World of Yes" is incredibly empowering and uplifting. What was your main inspiration behind the creation of this single? Thank you! The producer of the song Andrew Conroy DM’d me on Instagram and told me he wanted to write with me, so we met up for coffee and discussed the idea of “self-love” pop as a genre. We were inspired by 2011 Britney Spears “Femme Fatale” and Lady Gaga “Born This Way” songs that were all fun, dance-oriented, but songs that have uplifting lyrics that weren’t necessarily always about love or relationships like so many other songs tend to be. The goal was to write a feel-good song that anyone could relate to that would inspire self-love and positive messaging. I think as artists we all experience a fair share of rejection, either growing up and trying to fit in, or in the entertainment business, or both - we hear “NO” many times more than we hear “YES”. The lyrical concept for the song is that you’re entering a whole world of “YES” and that anything is possible if you’re open to it and ready for it. Why do you think your single "A World of Yes" is doing so well statistically? Well, I intentionally planned for it to be released on the first Friday of Pride Month, so I think that was part of it. It’s very celebratory and lends itself to pride playlists and summer playlists. I also think it’s a great time for dance and house-oriented pop music to be making a comeback! From Lady Gaga’s new album “Chromatica” and Dua Lipa’s “Future Nostalgia” (even though we are in the middle of a pandemic) people still yearn for the dancefloor and want to dance again which I think is beautiful and playlists have responded to it in that way. I also think I’ve been releasing singles and projects consistently and the timing was right for me to put out a big dance track in celebration of pride. What did you want listeners to learn from the inspirational single? I hope whoever hears it just simply feels good about themselves while listening to it! - In any capacity. It’s a weird time in the world right now with COVID-19 and all the racial injustice that’s happening and being brought to light on social media. But the song is packed full of both kindness and positivity and I think we are all doing the best we can at any given moment, but we can still do much better, and if you can say “YES” to yourself and your own life you will grow in so many ways and in return (hopefully) be kinder to other people. No matter how many times you get rejected if you can say “YES” to yourself then you might not need as much external validation because you’ll feel validated from within. We've heard that you grew up in a family versed in jazz music. What drove you to leap towards pop music rather than the jazz you grew up with? I think I’ve always found ways of embracing both in my artistry. I think you can have a great dance-pop track but infuse it with a jazzy vocal. I always use "Bathwater" by No Doubt and "Rehab" by Amy Winehouse as examples of this. I still to this day perform some classic jazz standards in my sets, and I hope to write more jazz-oriented songs but make them sound modern. As a dancer, I was exposed to all different types of music, but pop music always excited me the most. I’m not sure why maybe because it feels more relatable or universal? (Not that jazz can’t be though)… Jazz (to me) feels very meditative, but it can also be very liberating and visceral, raw, and exciting! Pop music in a lot of ways is more structured where jazz can be more off-the-cuff and improvisational. But I celebrate both genres and I am interested in exploring combining them! How do you use your platform to inspire others going through a difficult time, especially within the LGBTQ+ community? How will you continue this in the future? I feel like speaking up about LGBTQ+ issues as they come up, listening to other people’s struggles, using my platform to further amplify voices other than my own to create awareness, donating to causes I believe in, and leading by example through kindness, bravery, and understanding is how I personally can make a difference. Authenticity and celebration of diversity and queer culture. The timing of this single release was interesting, it was difficult for me as a white queer male (with a lot of privilege) to speak about when the Black Lives Matter movement was getting a lot of attention on social media after George Floyd’s death. It’s important to amplify black voices during this time, and promoting a new song felt awkward to me. Growing up most of my closest friends were people of color and/or queer people of color (including my partner) so I felt obligated to stand up for them and be there for them but in a way that didn’t serve myself or my own image but instead to amplify their voices. I didn’t want to cancel my single release because pride month was important to me for the song, so instead, I pivoted and I’m donating the proceeds from streaming and digital sales of the single to the Black Trans Advocacy Coalition. Going forward I will continue using my voice for positive change (when appropriate), and I will make an effort to educate others rather than scold, and support people that need help and more awareness.  What has been keeping you inspired throughout 2020? It’s been a weird year! Hahaha, but I think honestly…I’m holding out hope for the next live show (whenever that is realistically possible). That's what has kept me going the most. The other inspiring thing about this year has been that we are all going through this together and we can either make the most of it and explore our creativity and reflect, or let it affect our happiness. I choose to keep creating and to keep promoting kindness and positivity wherever and however I can. Also Lady Gaga’s new album “Chromatica” – thank goodness we got that this year! Haha instagram.com/reidzakosmusic facebook.com/reidzakos reidworldmusic.com #BUZZMUSIC

Airs Harris is a Harlem based Hip-Hop artist whose musical inspirations range from icons like Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, and Whitney Houston, to modern icons such as Jay-Z, Kanye West, and Diddy. Since graduating college, Airs Harris has created the platform Airs Entertainment to help support creators and their movements by exposing them to influences and larger audiences to help propel their social reach. Showing off his own artistry again, Airs Harris just released a brand new single “Be My” and we are loving every bit of the vibes going on here. It is full of hype, attitude, charm, love, and honesty. While listening to “Be My” we were full of power and the fill to go out and accomplish all of our greatest dreams. “Be My” features an evolving trappy drum groove that dynamically evolves from each section of being blown up and exciting to more lo-fi and vibey, modern synth swells that wash over our heads, characteristic vocal adlibs that are tastefully effected with vocoders, and then Airs Harris’ perfectly raspy and upfront vocals that tell us about making what you want yours. It is clear to hear how much effort Airs Harris put into the creation of this one and we cannot wait to hear what will be coming next from him. What was the inspiration behind coming up with the instrumentation of "Be My"? Do you find yourself coming up with the beat after the lyrics? I actually came up with the lyrics after working on creating the beat. I went to my producer's studio (IAmPBJ) because I was feeling creative and we starting working on that beat just feeling the vibes. After hearing it for a couple of minutes words and a concept began to pop up in my head which then manifested into “Be My”. Speaking of the lyrics, they made us want to get up and chase our dreams. What do the words mean to you? What made you want to write about making something yours? The lyrics are genuine and real. It's me opening up about giving a girl my all in a relationship telling her we could do any and everything we want together, but she been sleeping on a real one. With some of your influences being both nostalgic and modern icons, what about each of these artists makes them influence you? How do you put your own spin on your musical influences? I love J Cole, Big Sean, Kanye West, and Kendrick Lamar. People who leave messages in their music, keep it real, actually have something to say with a clever spin on wordplay, with various flows and melodies to keep a listener tuned in, having the music resonate with them in some way. Now that you have released “Be My”, what types of future goals do you have for your upcoming releases? What about yourself as an artist? What are some steps you have in place to help you achieve your goals? I plan to drop more visuals for upcoming releases. I have a 5 track EP in the works to showcase my skills as an artist. Be My reached close to 50,000 streams in about 4 weeks so the goal is to beat that with next single release. To achieve this I have been focusing on my own individual sound as an artist, and building up my personal brand to connect and reach more people. Do you have any other plans for 2020? You can definitely expect a couple of music videos before the end of the year! linktr.ee/AirsHarris #BUZZMUSIC

Internationally known, smooth stylin' vocalist Matt B graces our stereo with his latest sexy single, "Deep." Matt B's voice erupts on "Deep," as his voice dominates the soundscape and pulls us 'deeper'  into his dark and harmonious vocals. Born and raised in Chicago, IL, Matt B has been creating heavy-hitting, chart-topping R&B jams under the label StarBase Records, located in Japan. Matt B released his Japanese debut album 'Love AND WAR' in September 2014, and it went #1 on the iTunes R&B Charts. Turning his sights back home, Matt B is back in the USA, wowing with his powerful and focused R&B sound. "Deep" starts with a smoky haze of synthesized notes of sound and blues-tinged beats, as Matt B's styled vocals enter the soundscape. Matt B's voice moonwalks across his lyrics, delivering verses with a cinematic flare entrancing the listener. The bridge on "Deep" is showstopping, his voice soars, and echos through the atmosphere showcasing is high octave vocal ability. "Deep's" lyrics are hypnotizing and alluring, the song has a push-and-pull draw over the listener as Matt B's voice consumes you. The beat that propels "Deep" is like a thumping heartbeat, pumping irresistible R&B tones through your stereo. After listening to "Deep" we're going to be losing some sleep tonight thinking about it, "Deep" has that effect on you. Your voice is pure entertainment! Can you start by telling our listeners your take on "Deep" and what you wanted to portray on the track? Thanks for having me! ‘Deep’ is a song about love and love lost. When we reflect on relationships that we have or heartache that we are currently going through, and we are truly honest with ourselves, we realize that we overcomplicate things and that it’s not really that deep. This record was meant to dive deeper into that, almost like a wake-up call to those that struggle with relationships. I know I have. When you value yourself, you realize that you deserve better. You have had an extremely successful career in Japan and are now setting your sights back home and breaking into the American music scene. What similarities in the music industry are you finding between Japan and America and in contrast, are there any differences you are getting used to? There are a lot of differences, so let’s start with the similarities. Everyone enjoys good music, it doesn’t matter what country you’re from. Music is the universal language of the world. The melodies catch the listener right away and make them want to engage with the art. As far as differences, I find that people overseas will fall in love with the music simply because it resonates with them and makes them feel good. Here in America, most listeners are often told what to like or not like through vanity metrics and big labels/companies feeding them the media of their choice. Because of this, navigating the market as an independent can be tough. Abroad, people want to take a musical journey with you. They don’t care about the numbers or how many followers you have. In America, people like to discover new musicians when they already have a following or are somewhat popular already. American music also tends to be very rap-driven. So melody lines are much more simple. Whereas abroad, things tend to be a bit more complex. The bridge on "Deep" really stuns the audience with your high tenor voice and higher octave delivery. What's the highest octave your voice can reach? Let me start by saying that I don’t read music, haha! However, I’m told that in my higher voice, I can hit soprano notes, which are the highest notes for a female. I have a very wide range of my vocals. What are you most looking forward to sharing and promoting your music in the US? I’m really looking forward to touring and interacting with my fans. I’m excited to see how my music impacts my fans, hopefully in a very positive way. My ultimate goal is to pack out a stadium one day. That, to me, would be the greatest pinnacle of success. What has been keeping you inspired throughout 2020? My family and my fans. They are what keep me going through it all. instagram.com/mattbworld facebook.com/mattbworld mattbworld.com #BUZZMUSIC

Florida based Folk artist Meghan Pulles began her musical career when she had classically studied opera singing and theatre acting before transitioning into being a singer/songwriter when she had turned 8. Since discovering her love for songwriting, Meghan Pulles has channeled in the energy of musical healing and spirituality in her songwriting to create music that she hopes will help mentally aid individuals. Giving us another glimmer of hope, Meghan Pulles recently released her single “How Much Longer” and it is the perfect spiritual relaxation tune to listen to while going through the ongoing pandemic. “How Much Longer” sheds a shimmer of light on the fear of the unknown, Meghan Pulles uses her storytelling songwriting to pull us into a calm, soothing soundscape where we felt momentarily like we were at peace. Holding us on to hope, “How Much longer” features a delicate banjo that beautifully lays down a bed of clouds for Meghan Pull’s enriched honest vocals to sit on top and sing straight to our hearts. At its core “How Much Longer” is a raw take on positivity and we think that this little sparkle of hope can help make us all feel a little better day by day. Be sure to listen to “How Much Longer” here. Hello Meghan Pulles! We are loving the shimmer of hope you have in “How Much Longer”, what are some ways that you have been trying to stay positive throughout all of the unknown that is currently happening? During quarantine, I have really done some self-transformation work emotionally, mentally, and physically. I started exercising regularly and I’ve also started practicing meditation and gratitude daily. These things have really strengthened my core confidence, and have made me stronger as a person. Musically, I have been writing soooo much, one maybe two sometimes three songs a day and it all just seems to flow very easily. I have also been working on my guitar chops, and I started playing the banjo and writing on the banjo too, a lot has really changed for the better in a negative situation like COVID19. I also have done a lot of live stream performances including one on my birthday back in April which has been a great way to put out positive energy into the world with my music and share my new material.  Your musical style seems to be about providing small miracles to the world through song, what was the inspiration behind this idea? How does your own music help you keep going? The inspiration behind this idea actually came from my friend Sharmila who is an experienced journalist and has an incredible way with words. When she sent this to me as an idea, it really resonated like yea this is what I do. I try to take these experiences that happen to me, and put them out there honestly to the world and bring magic and healing to it. My own music helps me stay grounded emotionally, mentally, and physically as well. It’s like a practice of self-love and self-care for myself all in one. It’s a way for me to connect with my inner self, process my feelings, and turn them into a story or conversation put to music. It’s a way for me to heal different emotions inwardly. Within “How Much Longer”, your use of the banjo perfectly compliments your voice, do you find yourself writing on the banjo often? What is your recording process like? This is actually the first song I’ve ever written on the banjo because I’ve only been playing the banjo for 3 months. For the past couple of years I have been wanting to learn how to play it, and finally for my 31st birthday this year, my boyfriend got me one. Immediately upon opening it, I felt like I was being reintroduced to an old friend and picked it up and started writing on it. This recording process was different since it was in my bedroom. I finally invested in a home studio setup since I didn’t know when I would be able to go into the real studio, and I wanted to also push myself outside of my comfort zone. I recorded the track in my bedroom myself, sent it over to my producer, and worked the magic production. It’s amazing to hear that you were classically trained as an opera singer, how has that whole experience helped shape the artist that you are today and the music you are creating? I think that experience has really helped shape who I am, not just with my voice but also with my work ethic. I am writing and creating and singing nonstop, and I think I have such a drive for what I do, and I’m not going to stop. I think going to a Music School taught me that this world is very competitive and you have to keep going and going and going, so I am grateful for those lessons. I think my opera training has helped shape my voice and it’s timbre which makes me unique with my classical background in the vocals. Are you planning any other releases for 2020? Yes! I would love to try to do another EP of songs I’ve recorded in my bedroom so stay tuned for that as well as something Christmas again maybe ;) facebook.com/megpulles instagram.com/meghanpulles twitter.com/meghanpulles89 #BUZZMUSIC

If you're looking for a success story, Foolish Deep is one of them. As a predominantly soft-rock band, Foolish Deep seeks eternal clarity with their music. Constructing themselves through the help of vocalist and frontman Caspar, Foolish Deep was ultimately brought to light after many hardships, as well as many aspirations. As a band, their collective sound pulsates but in an extremely soft and timid way. Their debut EP, 'The Fool', disperses that exact kind of energy and highlights the best components of the band's creative minds. You get a slight variation with their delivered atmospheres, and at some points, you'll find yourself immersed in an eclectic mix of genre stylings. Either way, Foolish Deep brings attractive sounds to the table, especially with their recent release "One More Shot". "One More Shot" is a track featured on Foolish Deep's recently debuted EP, 'The Fool'. As an emotionally-driven single, it features that authentic and characterizable raspy sound that Foolish Deep effortlessly exploits. Having the ins and outs of music engrained into him at such an early age, songs like "One More Shot" can easily represent the quality of knowledge and experience Caspar brings forth to Foolish Deep's sound. The vocal style incorporated into "One More Shot" allows for the track to come off similar to a Kings of Leon production, with an intriguing eccentric twist more so near the end of the track. "One More Shot" gives listeners time to process and breathe, creating an environment where the song's message and ambiance can be soaked up with ease. "One More Shot", and every other track featured on 'The Fool' provides a tranquil listening experience and exposes listeners to a bright side of soft-rock collections. The release of 'The Fool' was a pivotal one for you guys as a band, as it truly was a chance to showcase your ultimate sound and intentions as artists. What were you hoping to allow your listeners to feel through 'The Fool', especially the records second single, "One More Shot"? The Fool talks about very personal issues. We hope that listeners start to confront internal conflicts and emotions that are not always pleasant. We hope that the atmosphere we created in these songs takes you to a place where you look at your ‘shadow’ into its eyes. In this world, I see more and more how people try to ignore that side and therefore oftentimes numb themselves so they don’t have to deal with their problems. That creates an even bigger problem. In short, ‘The Fool’ is a representation of the dictum of Carl Gustav Jung: ‘In filth, it shall be found’. ‘One More Shot’ however reflects the impression I got of life in Hollywood. When I moved to America, I was shocked by how little people cared about the homeless. I sometimes think that many people underestimate how terrible a drug addiction can be and how hard it is to get out of it if your surroundings are not stable. This song was also a crucial turning point for us. We spent a year finding the right people and the right sound. One More Shot ultimately defined our sound and set the start of the new Foolish Deep era. Can you delve more into the intended message of "One More Shot" and if there was a specific takeaway Foolish Deep hoped listeners would get out of the song? I hope listeners understand that Hollywood is not only about the glamour and origin of many successful movies but more about the place of broken dreams. Once you fall down it gets very hard to get up in a country that does not care about its people. I will not go any further than that because we never explain our message or what our songs mean as it is up to the audience and listener to create their own meaning, visualization, and interpretation from it. That is one of the main reasons why I am in music. Do you find there's any disparity between visions when constructing singles such as "One More Shot"? How are such encounters treated and ultimately resolved between the band? If you mean the sonic vision I can say that the band truly flowed in harmony during the process of this song. Ideas and suggestions were made by everybody and were realized immediately. The strong groove of this song has been extraordinary teamwork between Leo Vasquez and Lucas Bidran. Pun-Ek Chucharoenphorn (Boy) lays beautiful harmonies and rhythmic guitar elements on top of it, and I fill the empty space between colorful guitar voicings. When I write these songs, I have a particular vision of how they are going to sound. The band brings in their own special character and taste with their personal playing into it. Max Hurrell our producer is then able to work his magic and recognize what could enhance the overall performance. He does an incredible job of adding atmosphere and feel to what we played. However, if you mean the lyrical aspect or vision I can say that there has never been any disparity in that between the band members. The band always approves of the topics I address in our songs. Are there any next steps Foolish Deep is planning on taking in the near future? What are some goals that the band collectively has and is intending on putting forth? We are planning a little tour through the country. It might take a while until we are able to do so due to the pandemic but in the meantime, I finished writing our second EP which I plan on recording soon. Our main focus though will always be the shows. We love going out there and playing wherever we can. It is simply the best feeling for all of us. What can fans expect to see and hear next from you, Foolish Deep? Foolish Deep will live on no matter what. We will keep doing what we do. The band’s vision is extremely clear. Foolish Deep will manifest the unmanifested. We hope that we can change your focus on the outer world a little into your inner one which is where you will truly find. - Stay foolish. facebook.com/FoolzD instagram.com/foolishdeep #BUZZMUSIC

Up and coming Hip-Hop and R&B artist Jae Alxndr has just released catchy track “Quarnting.” After being diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 2018, he has had his fair share of ups and downs. In order to endure the harder times, Alxndr uses his music as an outlet. His inspiration for lyrics and musical style comes from the perspective and wisdom he developed throughout his journey. This artist continues to use his platform to inspire his audiences to overcome their own obstacles. Jae Alxndr’s new single “Quarnting” combines aspects of hip hop and R&B into his own unique sound. Beginning with a multidimensional soundscape, Jae Alxndr quickly shows you what type of music fans can expect with “Quarnting.” An 808 trap beat hits hard in combination with Alxndr’s rapping. His vocals remain soft, comparable to the likes of Nav, and auto-tuned in a Travis Scott style. With its simplistic lyrics and catchy melody, Jae Alxndr will have fans singing along to the chorus in no time. “Quarnting” allows fans to momentarily escape reality as Alxndr guides them to his message of living in the moment. By combining the intensity of “Quarnting’s” beat with his smoother vocals, Jae Alxndr shows fans his ability to balance his music. Listen to "Quarnting" here. How has your diagnosis shaped the type of artist and person, you are today? I’ve come to find myself through dealing with all of this, and I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way. I’ve become a much more optimistic and happier version of myself as I live life one day at a time. Can you describe how you have become to produce your own music as you escape? I’ve always dabbled in beat/ music production since middle school but was too insecure to release it. Since diagnosed I have to quarantine 10x harder than the average person due to me being at risk; I spend my time both in Missouri & Tennessee—With very different living and recording situations. So with all this newfound time I pieced together equipment and started to record in my room/closet and at an a-local studio nearby. Being your own Artist/engineer without studio speakers all the time is a challenge in itself but I’ve come to love the process. Are there any musical inspirations (musicians, bands) that influence your style? Could you tell us how they inspire you? My favorite artist has always been Partynextdoor, he himself has spawned a mini-genre inside of hip/hop and r&b that I love the most. I admire Tory Lanez’s writing and song making ability—I watch his stuff all the time for inspiration whenever I have some sort of writer's block or don’t know what to do on a track. Lastly, Derek Wise of 88 Glam.. he has my favorite delivery in music at the moment” What message would you like to give to your fans about overcoming obstacles in life? Your best days are ahead of you. You have no idea how many people are actually in your corner or rooting for you until you step into the ring” What has been keeping you inspired in 2020? since everything has become digital due to the pandemic, it’s the best time as an up and coming artist to get themselves heard. Blogs, Labels, etc can’t go to shows and are on their computers more than ever— so what better time than now. jaealxndr.com #BUZZMUSIC

Hailing from West London (UK), the producer and sound designer has always had a knack for creating atmospheric soundscapes with darker themes. Blending natural and electronic instrumentals, Benjamin Digby is known for his detailed and authentic approach. Through his latest single "Celestial Orders," we're met with a complex blend of organic and electronic instrumentals that exude this dark and contemplative atmosphere. With a steady mid-tempo beat and the absence of vocal arrangements, the track lets us find a meaning of our own within the transcendent production Benjamin Digby has provided. "Celestial Orders" opens with airy background pads that liven up the atmosphere with incredible spaciousness. Once these bright keyboard synthesizers begin slowly making their way into the track, Benjamin Digby feeds us organic drum patterns, giving the song a human touch. We can hear this celestial inspiration as the synths are very sci-fi inspired and have us wandering the ecliptic plane. Within different sections of the track, Benjamin Digby hits us with these dynamic sonics that drift from a darker atmosphere to one above the clouds. With phenomenal use of organic and electronic instrumentation, we feel right at home amid the vibe Benjamin Digby has delivered. We're loving this unique approach to dark electronic, as Benjamin Digby's single "Celestial Orders" lands us amongst the stars. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Benjamin Digby! We're genuinely mesmerized by your deep electronic single "Celestial Orders." Did you want to incorporate a particular theme or atmosphere within the track? Thank you, being mesmerized is good to hear. I think I can't help but have an atmosphere within any of my tracks, they all have a certain moody feel. With ‘Celestial Orders’ though it was all about high energy and urgency, with a dose of an uneasy feeling of being chased thrown in for good measure. "Celestial Orders" features no vocals, did you want to keep the track purely electronic so that listeners can create meaning of their own? Celestial Orders is part of the upcoming album ‘Dark Adaptation’ which is a full electronic instrumental collection of tracks. The idea was to take inspiration from films from the past and create a collection of tracks. I grew up listening to the 80s/90s and loved the old horrors, thrillers, and action movies. I always found that soundtrack based music was emotive and carried you on a journey whether on-screen or listening with eyes closed. Having vocals can easily help with setting a mood, just by the way a vocalist is singing a song. So it's a challenge to convey the story or journey of a track using no vocals. I want the listener to imagine a story and have a moment of ‘daydreaming’ based on what they are listening to, that becomes their own story and not one which is being led by words. "Celestial Orders" features deep electronic production, yet with natural drum patterns. Why did you want to incorporate natural instrumentation alongside electronic production? Drums are where the energy comes from for me, they can set the tone, pace, and overall feel of a track. Having organic drums brings a totally different energy, I wanted the drums to drive the track and have more impact and be upfront. Also again, it comes down to imagery, when you hear drums you can imagine a drummer playing hard, and that again can get the listener involved. I love electronic drums, you can create some crazy patterns and complex sounds, but the natural, no-nonsense sound of a real kit adds a completely different feeling. Or maybe I just wanted to rock out on this one. Your overall approach and sound are incredibly unique. What led you to this authentic and different sound/style? I take inspiration from music that I listen to. However, I write what I feel. Which seems to always edge towards the darker atmospheric side. Even though I’m a happy soul, maybe it's an outlet for me. I’ve written happy upbeat for other projects I’ve been involved with, but when it comes to my own work, my “sound” will come through. I think that's a good thing though if someone can hear a track and think, that sounds like Benjamin Digby who wrote that, then great.. Hopefully, they like it as well. I know I won't be for everyone’s pallet and I’m cool with that. Have you seen much change in your music over time? Yes, for sure. I wrote with the idea of what the listener would want to hear and not what I wanted to express. Until I switched that thinking, I wasn’t really happy with the work I was creating. This was a good thing, during this time there were a lot of other things which had more influence as to where I was in my life, and I wasn’t ready to take that jump into forging a career in music. So it allowed me to develop to where I am today. Things happen at the right times for the right reasons. What has been keeping you inspired throughout 2020? My new project, plus some collaborations with some other artists. I have a few singles that I have written, which are out on release after the Dark Adaptation album is out fully. The new project that is underway will be cool. It will have a lot of vocal lead songs, but still dark, moody, and a hell of a lot of synth work going on... facebook.com/benjamindigbymusic instagram.com/benjamindigbymusic #BUZZMUSIC

BL Bex is a California based indie-pop duo that creates exciting music that paints a vivid picture in your head. Consisting on members Ben and Lexie, their solo careers have lead to writing music that has charted on the BBC and since then have found each other through working on the score for the upcoming film ‘Small Blue Shadow.’ Now, as a duo, BL Bex is set out to create groundbreaking music that will leave a lasting impression. Recently, BL Bex released their feel-good single “Rainbow Plan,” and we are loving every second of it. Opening up with Lexie’s big, bold vocals, a massive piano, and organically driving percussion, “Rainbow Plan” puts us at the top of the highest mountain with a beautiful array of stars. Being about self-belief and embracing your own dreams, “Rainbow Plan,” is an inspiring record to listen to that we are sure will help inspire others to achieve greatness in their lives and conquer their dreams. “Rainbow Plan” is able to keep everything dynamically flowing from one section to another, not keeping stagnant for a moment. It is able to shine a light on each of the stars that we are imagining. We are absolutely thrilled about this release and cannot wait to hear what else is coming from this eclectic duo. Be sure to listen to “Rainbow Plan” here. Hello BL Bex! Welcome to BuzzMusic! Your latest release “Rainbow Plan” has warmed our hearts with inspiration, what was like to write this one together? Rainbow Plan came together from the basic demo to completed master in under 5 days. (It doesn’t always work this quickly). Even though we were working at a distance due to the UK’s Covid-19 lockdown just 2 weeks prior, this one just ‘clicked’ with both of us. Was the lyric writing a culmination of the two of you? Lexie wrote the lyrics for Rainbow Plan. Our format for writing has been Lexie writing a basic demo song with lyrics. But we will sometimes get our heads together to finish a sentence or line of lyrics. We’re loving the slightly cinematic flair to the production, was this something you wanted to achieve when you began the songwriting or did it come down the line? Ben works with cinematic design and we are both big fans of Classical Music so Ben always includes both these things within our music. How was the instrumental created? Lexie brings in basic chord sequences and then I elaborate with counter melodies. It’s always an organic process we pass each layer between each other to add something more until we both know it’s complete. With “Rainbow Plan” being about self-inspiration and embracing your dreams, is there a specific type of person that this song goes out towards? Do you have a personal connection to the lyrics? Yes, (Lexie) I know so many friends and family who suffer from self-doubt (including myself). I guess I’ve reached a stage in my life where I’m happy to acknowledge mine and accept it… by doing so I have found an inner strength not to reason with myself or anyone else for having a dream and be chasing it. How do you feel the two of you have grown since forming a duo compared to your solo careers? Were there any challenges when working together? (Ben) We found out very quickly we have the same work ethic. When we both start on a project we don’t (can’t) stop until it’s done. (We are both incredibly impatient) We’ve been learning off each other, happy to share our skills between us. The music we are creating is very much a fusion of our sperate influences and backgrounds. Very different from anything we would have created separately. (Lexie) It’s been a very easy collaboration. Initially, we seemed to be worlds apart in our musical tastes… but I have introduced Ben to my world of Americana and Ben has introduced me into a world of EDM. We are both incredibly focused and are creating so much new music. I guess our greatest challenge was our debut single release! Announcing a new artist with their debut 10 days after the UK went in Covid-19 lockdown. We do like a challenge! Lol (Ben) …and working from separate studios over lockdown (especially as we only live 10minutes away from each other). (Lexie) Yes, that was a slight challenge as we like to agree on the final ready for mastering version in the studio together. What else can we expect for 2020? We are over half-way through completion of our debut album which we have both spoken about releasing Spring/Summer 2021. But we have a lot of ideas and songs still in demo form to work on, so more single releases, music videos and we’ll continue with our work of bringing the Dance-world into Americana and vice versa. instagram.com/blbexmusic bl-bex.com #BUZZMUSIC

The MookMann is a modern-day artist whose musical style is defined as being the cross fusion of jazz, soul, and urban rap. This unique blend allows for The MookMann to continually put out new awe-inspiring original sounds that tell us stories about people's lives and help provide the answers to their problems, all while making you groove out to the music. The MookMann is back at it again with another exciting single "Man Verses Lady." The vibes in this one are completely off the charts. "Man Verses Lady" instantly throws us into otherworldly territory, The MookMann's unique vocals that remind us of Childish Gambino but with a unique, almost swinger flair combined with the lo-fi'd approximately early '50s jazz accompaniment have us starstruck. The musical style is incredibly new while also feeling strangely familiar; it's a fantastic blend that we are loving. With lyrics like "she don't know what to do, he do but he always abusive," we had instantly gotten the darker side of the story that The MookMann is telling. As we continued to listen to "Man Verses Lady," the picture that The MookMann was painting became more and more clear, and at the very end, it was full of contrast. It was colorful yet dark and modern but old. The MookMann has us completely hooked onto his unique style, and we cannot wait to hear what else is coming soon. You can listen to “Man Verses Lady” here. Hey there The MookMann! We are absolutely loving your unique style in “Man Verses Lady”, what had made you want to go into this style of music? Are there any idols from each genre you’re fusing together that helped you come to who you are? What inspired me to make Trap jazz was the legendary Masego. That man is amazing I came home from work one day and was listening to music and came across this artist and his flow was amazing so I decided to do a voice-over on one of his tracks one day and the rest became history. The people that made me want to do this style one of them being Masego and the other is Sly and the family stone. Masego has style and class with the voice that many cherish. And sly has that funk and voice that makes you want to groove no matter where you are. I find these stories based on my life or other people’s lives. When I’m angry, sad, depressed I write about it and put everything in my journal and come back to it when I found the right melody and express it in a way where it can reach people but in a different way rather than a song. Each of your songs feels like a unique story being told, where do you find these stories to sing about? What is the story and the source for “Man Verses Lady”? The origin behind man vs lady came from reading my friends Facebook posts, they would always post selfies and statuses about their strong relationship then five seconds later They’re making hate posts and it would always be the guy giving in wanting the relationship back but the lady would be taking selfies at the beach with her friends or just chilling not phased by her ex. Your music production has an almost sampled feeling to the instrumentation, what does your typical workflow look like for creating songs? Do you start with a particular element? When I make a song I start off with the foundation the topic and then I once o have the topic I find the right setting so I’ll look on YouTube for beautiful scenery to make me feel unique and I would then use 5-7 hours of my day brainstorming a catchy yet unique sound to flow with my topic and start throwing words to the basic beat I made and once I realize I’d need to spice up the tempo then that’s when the fun starts I’d then add drums piano sax and that’s how my sound would come to play. With already having such a unique sound, do you plan on venturing into new styles with future releases? Are there any goals you have for yourself as an artist for future releases? My team and I have have been brainstorming a new sound actually and are working on coming up with an album. And it will be special because I’m going to focus more on the importance of people's lives rather than the typical fun dancy part. I call it the Basquiat phase. My goal is to make trap jazz a new trending genre that all artists can use and expand their creativity I am looking forward to that side of music. I call it the shifting phase. Is there anything new coming from you? What has me motivated is my supporters when I post on Instagram and see new faces liking my posts and also my day one supporter and there are 4 people I know off the top that keeps checking on me making sure I’m staying on top of my movement. It does get me impatient sometimes and makes me frustrated because there are days where there are no results and other days I’m just killing it but that’s what my supporters are there to keep me inspired to keep making that new sound. instagram.com/the_mookmann #BUZZMUSIC